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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of Mariah and Lewis' marriage in Chapter 4?

2. What does Mariah feel about the person in #86?

3. How does Mariah feel about Lewis' affair?

4. What do Lewis and Mariah argue about one night at dinner?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe the person in #86?

Short Essay Questions

1. For Lucy, why isn't sex accompanied by an emotional connection?

2. Who is Peggy and why does Lucy have second thoughts about a friendship with her?

3. How does Lucy meet Hugh?

4. Who is Dinah and what are Lucy's perceptions of her?

5. Why do Lucy and Peggy decide to get an apartment together in spite of their waning friendship?

6. Describe Lucy's friendship on the island with a girl named Myrna and why Lucy ultimately grew jealous of her.

7. What is the content of the most recent letter Lucy has from her mother and how does she respond to it?

8. Why does Lucy and Peggy's relationship begin to wane?

9. In chapter four, what is the nature of Lucy and Peggy's relationship?

10. Who are Mariah's daughters and which one is Lucy's favorite?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Lewis. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Lewis?

Essay Topic 2

Loss is an important theme in LUCY. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Kincaid is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each and identify the technique which they exemplify.

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